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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 209.22, 313.94 and 165.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 209.22, 313.94 and 165.77 is: 248.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    209.22 : 313.94 = 165.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    209.22/313.94 = 165.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    209.22x = 313.94 × 165.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    209.22x = 52,041.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,041.83/209.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.74

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